Is Alexander Romanov #CC-AR worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alexander Romanov #CC-AR sells for $89.22 against $9.81 raw: a $79.41 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.81
- PSA 10
- $89.22
- PSA 9
- $21.48
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $89.22 | +$54.41 | +$29.41 | −$70.59 |
| PSA 9 | $21.48 | −$13.33 | −$38.33 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $13.42 | −$21.39 | −$46.39 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $9.81 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $38.41 | −$21.40 |
| 50% | $55.35 | −$4.46 |
| 75% | $72.28 | +$12.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $116 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.22 | −$26.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Alexander Romanov #CC-AR — FAQ
Is Alexander Romanov #CC-AR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alexander Romanov #CC-AR sells for $89.22 against $9.81 raw: a $79.41 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Alexander Romanov #CC-AR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alexander Romanov #CC-AR (Hockey Cards 2020 Upper Deck Clear Cut Autographs) sells for about $89.22 versus $9.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alexander Romanov #CC-AR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $116, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alexander Romanov #CC-AR need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Alexander Romanov #CC-AR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alexander Romanov #CC-AR breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.48).
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